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There is a little red spot on the penis head when the foreskin ends and penis head starts (the lining) ,i am also attaching a photo you can see when i touch that region it gives me pain, it also gets around other area of penis head too, what should i do.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

In recent times, I am having rough penial skin. A lot of Fordyce spots are also present. Rough skin & Fordyce spot is not causing any pain. I just feel uncomfortable. What are the ways to make rough penial foreskin soft? Can experts advise me, please?

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Hi. I can definitely understand your anxiety. But would like you to understand that this may not be abnormal. Almost 70 percent of men after puberty may have small glands / fordyce spots / papules o ...  Read More

Skin is getting rough over head and it looks like a white clot at places. Upon scratching some dandruff like particles are loose.

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It may be lichen simplex or sebopsoriasis. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Seem to have rough penis foreskin after rough sexual activity for past three to four days. There is some slight redness bruise on back foreskin of penis.

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Sometimes, there can be minor abrasion due to injury. Maintaining basic cleanliness and lubrication during sexual activity is advised. A mild antibiotic cream applied topically can be of benefit if th ...  Read More

I am having rough penis and there are lot of Fordyce spots. I am not worried about Fordyce spots but would like to get some treatment for Rough penis foreskin. Can some one help me, please?

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It can be softened.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

My penis skin has been scratching and has swollen and is irritating me at the night it itches very bad it is also there on my testicles sack and also itches and there are red coloured bumps on my sack

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Greetings. I am sorry/ no definitive diagnosis or advise can be given with the limited history/ symptoms you have mentioned. THIS COULD BE A FUNGAL INFECTION. Kindly give detailed history of how lesio ...  Read More

I have a problem with skin of penis. It is very rough. The roughness started after sex. The roughness sometimes result into bleeding

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.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

My nose has become very very rough at the upper part ..... White heads are continuously coming . And my nose is very oily ... While the whole skin is dry . Tell me how to cure this .... As soon as possible ... Thanks

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Thanks for the query. These are possibly comedones and removing them with nails may cause a problem, you need to find why are they happening and it can be done easily by consulting a dermatologist. S ...  Read More

Head skin of penis is swollen and reddish and due to this penis head is not coming out and I feel pain if I forcefully bring head outside

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You have developed 'paraphimosis' which is easily treated. Please consult a general surgeon. ...  Read More

Of lately i have experienced in penis head skin got paled off little then grown back in some days. However color is slightly changing. Now i have red bruises in penis head. What to do?

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plz send pic for proper assessment and management accordingaly ...  Read More

My skin has been feeling dry for the past 4 or 5 days. Normally my skin does not remain so dry, I don't know why I am feeling this thing more since last three-four days.I repeatedly feel like applying something moisturizing on my skin, not just my hands, I can feel this in my feet as well.I worked a little in the mud and my heels are also cracked.M

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Need to get Penis skin examined, can it be examined by the Skin specialist, preferably by a female doctor in Bangalore?

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I am facing itching and rough skin along with slight acne on my face. Earlier, I used to apply betnovate cream and it helped in healing it in 2-3 days continuous usage . But later I got to know that betnovate causes skin thinning, so I discontinued it's usage. I want to know cream/ ointment can I apply on face to heal acne which is safe to use and

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“Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ Mam, My wife is suffering from 4 months with this rough & itching skin. She has some swelling and burning sensation outside her nose. I am sending you a pic for your ready reference. Plz suggest some medicine for relief🙏🏼.

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It’s a bacterial infection, is she on any medication for diabetes/hypertension? Has she applied any cream over the itchy area before? Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before st ...  Read More

My right hand 2 fingers skin is getting rough and itchy sometimes flaky skin and cracks and cut due to dryness and roughness. What is the treatment?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

There is pimple like thing on penis head its not pain ful , what is it ? Pic attached what could it be how to get it cure.

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Infection... Needs medicine... Any history of sexual exposure? Take proper counselling to clear ur doubt.. To be safe and sure ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a skin color difference on the head of my penis. The color has looked different from normal for about 15 years. I have tried using different creams and skin peeling treatments in the past, but the color has not become even. There is no pain or major discomfort, but I am concerned about whether this is norma

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Please tell me ?? I am a Boy I had done one time vagina sex With girl After the sex of 20 minutes condom break Then immediately use the new condom Its hiv risk????? After the sex of 3rd week penis head little bit feel burning or like a little bit pain sometime ITS HIV SYMPTOM?? No discharge no ulcer are there at area I feel when I do urine there

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After exposure then at 2nd day both legs back side pain and at 4th day mild burning feel at penis head and skin feel I am taking painkiller tablet and citrazine from 2 days Legs both back side pain solved Mild burning penis head feel sometime liitle bit and I apply coconut oil at penis head sometime Its related to infection or sti or hiv?? Please t

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Hey, consult me in person on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance. ...  Read More

I feel skin rough on my face cheeks from last 2 days Can I use Alo ver Gel or any other medications,kindly advise

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Since the first time of my sex, my penis head feels very sensitive. I do have a history of 15 plus years of masterbation. I won't ejaculate instead, handle my penis rough particularly the head area. I have good erection but while plan to penetrate my heart rate goes up and will ejaculate right after inserting. Sometimes, my erection will be gone be

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Dear Dr my penis skin is not going completely down after penis head . Feeling irritation on skin and very tight skin . It was completely fine before few days but now during intercourse skin is not going down after penis head and very painful and skin got irritation if trying forcefully and blood also coming if forcing . Pls tell why this Is happe

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Issue Location: Penis foreskin and surrounding skin Initial Symptom Onset: Mid-June 2025 Initial Symptoms: 1)White/red patches on foreskin 2) No pain, no burning 3) Mild occasional itching (especially near pubic area) TREATMENT HISTORY: Started using Elovera cream (Aloe vera-based moisturizer) from 18 June 2025 Started using Clotrimazole 1% antifun

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am facing the problem of very very rough skin, I don't know what to do, i also have an uneven tone. I am also having a clean diet but then too , it's too rough and uneven, please suggest some what should I do in this case. Thanks.

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I am facing a problem of tight frenulum under the penis head. It becomes painful or tight during erection or intercourse. I want to know if this condition needs any treatment or surgery, and what are the possible solutions. Please guide me.

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Hello, can you help? On my penis area around head , I had white skin like substance, every morning I try to remove it and clean it but in past few days it is painful(burning sensation ), like burning like feeling while removing, and whenever I pull the skin backwards to clean it it burns and it's painful whenever penis erected?? Please help

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It may be prepucial or glans infection ...  Read More

Bumps, rashes and skin shedding on my penis head for last 2 months. It comes and go itself but for last 2 months it's remain same. I have HSV 1 in Genital area. If I take aciclovir 400 mg and apply same ointment, is it safe or is there any side effects? If I have an outbreak then what should I do?

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I'm having light redness and dryness on the side of my penis head with skin peeling off. It also burns sometimes after having sex due to friction. How do I treat this?

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It may be fungal infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Not sure if selected correct category. But looking for best consultation for my problem. I had a small acne(white pimple) on my penis head which eventually popped but left a spot on the skin. The spot appears to have grown a little.

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Cannot help without seeing the rashes. Please consult online ...  Read More

Hi sir / madam, I have tight skin for penis when standsup. Iam getting swelling on penis skin and getting pain and redish penis head. Thanking you. Can you please help me on this.

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This is not good. And your issue maybe needed to be further investigated in detail. Basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

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